The Loan Forgiveness Program
Yale SOM continues to support graduates in their endeavors after graduation by providing an extremely generous loan forgiveness program. Learn more.

Alumni Career Search Manual

The Alumni Career Search Manual was written from a post-MBA mid career perspective. Sections on career transitioning, networking, working with executive recruiters, and negotiation are all designed to address important aspects of the mid career job search.

Although this manual can be used as a stand alone resource, we recognize that not every situation that you encounter can be covered in sufficient detail. We encourage you to read this manual, to complete the exercises in it, and to use the related resources.

If you feel that you need more assistance the Career Development Office offers one-on-one career coaching to all SOM alumni. Schedule a meeting with a Career Counselor.

Alumni Career Manual

Download a specific chapter from the manual:
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Resume
Chapter 2: Transitioning Careers
Chapter 3: The Media Kit
Chapter 4: Job Market Research
Chapter 5: Networking
Chapter 6: Executive Recruiters
Chapter 7: Interviewing
Chapter 8: Negotiating Offers

Career Resources

Many excellent resources are available on-line and are free of charge. These websites can help you to research jobs by title and by industry. The job boards can also provide, in some cases, valuable salary information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This on-line handbook provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics contains previews of a wide variety of careers and their related industries and can be a valuable resource for those interested in transitioning careers.

O*NET

This resource can be used together with the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Just as the Occupational Outlook Handbook can identify positions in broader terms, O*Net can pinpoint more industry-specific titles.

Monster.com; Hot jobs.Com; 6figurejobs.com; Career builder.com

These job boards can serve as an enormous resource for people looking to compare job descriptions and get a good idea of what kinds of jobs exist in other companies and industries.

Re-Entry Resources

This page contains links to organizations, placements agencies, and websites that are dedicated to women in the workforce, women who are seeking re-entry in the workforce, and to working mothers who might like to engage in flexible professional work arrangements.

Leading Nonprofit Organizations

Society for Nonprofit Organizations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
National Council of Nonprofit Associations

Nonprofit Resources

Yale SOM Net Impact Club
This student club provides valuable information about job search websites in the nonprofit sector. Read profiles
about careers in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Career Roadmaps

Loan Forgiveness Program
Yale SOM supports a loan forgiveness program for alumni working in the nonprofit or public sectors. Eligible alumni with incomes of $72,300 or less who work for government or nonprofit organizations can receive full reimbursement for their annual debt repayment on need-based loans. Alumni who make more than $72,300 can receive partial loan forgiveness.